‘Shakespeare in Love’ Star Simon Callow Joins Cast of ‘Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey 2’ (EXCLUSIVE)
K.J. Yossman “Shakespeare in Love” actor Simon Callow has been cast in the sequel to micro-budget slasher hit “Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey.” Stage and screen star Callow, who has also appeared in “Four Weddings and a Funeral” and “The Witcher” among other fare, is set to play a character called Cavendish, who is described by the filmmakers as “a pivotal character with a dark past somehow tied to Christopher Robin.” “Cavendish’s tragic life, marked with alcoholism, violence and regret, not only brings significant depth to the story, but revelation as well,” the producers tell Variety. Variety understands Callow was approached via his agents and, liking the character, agreed to sign on for the role.